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derrota vergonhosa

[deh-ROH-tah vehr-goh-NOH-zah]
noun phrasefemininepl: derrotas vergonhosas
shameful defeat, humiliating defeat
1. A decisive loss or failure that brings shame, disgrace, or humiliation to the loser
The team suffered a shameful defeat in the championship final.
O time sofreu uma derrota vergonhosa na final do campeonato.
2. An overwhelming loss characterized by poor performance or conduct
The politician's scandalous behavior resulted in a humiliating defeat at the polls.
O comportamento escancarado do político resultou em uma derrota vergonhosa nas urnas.
NYC Slang
getting blown out, taking an L
Synonyms
derrota humilhantederrota esmagadoraderrota desastrosaderrota ignominiosa
Antonyms
vitória honrosatriunfo glorioussucesso brilhante

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
derrota vergonhosa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
derrota vergonhosa
Common in sports journalism and political discourse
Portugal
derrota vergonhosa
Standard usage, also used in formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

sair de cabeça baixa
perder a face
sofrer uma derrota esmagadora
cair em desgraça
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